Travel Radiology Tech Interventional Radiology Tech Job

Healthforce•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$2,444 - $2,619•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for an Interventional Radiology Technologist in the Los Angeles, CA area. The role involves performing and assisting with cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations, including interventional procedures. The technologist will operate diagnostic imaging equipment, assist physicians with specialized procedures like cardiac catheterization, manage contrast administration, and utilize fluoroscopy and cinefluorography for real-time imaging. The position is within a home healthcare - hospice setting and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced interventional radiology environment as part of a travel assignment.

Requirements

Current Radiologic Technologist license in the state of practice (California) — Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification from an approved vendor — Required
At least two years of recent experience in radiology/interventional field — Required
Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent
Ability to work in a fast-paced interventional radiology environment within a home healthcare - hospice setting and as a travel assignment

Nice To Haves

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification — Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in radiologic technology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Perform, assist, and complete cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations, including interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce digital images of the heart and vascular system; position and instruct patients and immobilize as needed.
Assist physicians with specialized interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterization and related studies.
Manage contrast administration, initiating automatic injection of contrast medium and monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
Activate fluoroscopy and cinefluorography to provide real-time imaging that guides catheter advancement and treatment decisions.
Enter technical factors and imaging sequences into the computer, adjust equipment as directed, and adhere to safety protocols throughout procedures.